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Description

This presentation will educate nursing staff about the complicated process of sepsis in the veterinary patient. Commonly used terminology and definitions associated with sepsis will be explained in an effort to ease communication among the veterinary team. Early recognition of clinical signs is imperative to provide rapid treatment which can help to increase survival rates. Understanding the pathophysiology of sepsis and the nursing care that is required as part of each patient’s treatment plan, is another goal of this lecture. The role of the Veterinary Technicians throughout this process is immensely important. Beginning with phone triage, proceeding to patient admission and through hospitalization, the needs of the septic patient can change dramatically over a short period of time, therefore, intensive care monitoring is essential.

Danielle Provost is a Certified Veterinary Technician with over 20 years of experience in the field. She graduated from Mount Ida College in 1998 and has enjoyed many areas of our profession. Her passion for managing critical patients led her to earn her VTS in Emergency and Critical Care in 2013. Currently a Nursing Supervisor at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas, she leads the nursing training program as well as educating and promoting community engagement through a partnership with area veterinary hospitals. Danielle has found a love for public speaking and is dedicated to technician empowerment and improving nursing standards.

Current Accreditations

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